Stories for December 7, 2006

The national debate over illegal immigration is both polarizing and political. But it's also about very personal human struggles. Over 17 years, Pulitzer-prize winning Los Angeles Times photographer Don Bartletti has documented one man's journey from his poor pueblo in Oaxaca, Mexico through his illegal crossing into the United States and eventually to becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. Host Gloria Penner talks with Bartletti about the journey.

Sacramento - Hewlett-Packard has agreed to pay millions to settle spying claims brought against the company by the state Attorney General.&#160;From Sacramento, Marianne Russ reports, most of the money will go toward prosecuting similar crimes in California.&#160;&#160;&#160;

The Schwarzenegger administration is proposing new rules that would allow the state to fine insurance companies for improperly denying treatment to injured workers. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has the story.

A new survey says City of San Diego workers have serious doubts about ethical standards in their workplace. In response, city officials say they want to improve those standards. KPBS Radio's Andrew Phelps has more.

Former San Diego Schools Superintendent Alan Bersin returns to a local post with his appointment by Mayor Sanders to an executive position on the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. What is his role in the wake of a voter-rejected measure seeking support for a civilian airport at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station?

After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese- Americans were removed from their homes on the West Coast and placed in internment camps. One internee discusses why it's important for Americans never to forget what happened to these citizens.

On the 65th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, we hear from a survivor who was 13 at the time. He recalls the day of the attack and discusses what was learned and what may be lost as other survivors pass into history.

To many locals, Balboa Park is the 'crown jewel' of San Diego. How will a private conservancy affect the Park? Host Tom Fudge takes up the issue with District 3 Councilwoman Toni Atkins, and David Lang from the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership.

The holiday shopping season is upon us and it's easy to pull out the plastic - spend now, pay later. But as we pile on the charges, important to make an effort to stay on top of those credit card bills AND check your credit report. Host Gloria Penner talks with a financial expert about how to keep your credit clean.

San Diego City Council has decided to invest in professional financial education for its members next year. The council's independent budget analyst, Andrea Tevlin says she researched other major cities around the state, and found none of them provide their council members with training on things like budget planning or issuing debt.

U.S. Customs agents caught fewer people trying to enter the U.S. illegally by hiding in passenger cars. Apprehensions of undocumented migrants smuggled in cars dropped by half this year compared to last. KPBS Reporter Amy Isackson has details.